All Chapters of The Arrival: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

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CHAPTER TEN

I have to act fast, what if they poison me?What do I do?Where do I go?I had to lock myself up in my room but, I knew I couldn't stay in the room forever. What do I do?Oh, I have a phone now. I can make a phone call. I won't call Sister Tayo, if I do she'll find out about them and they might kill me, just like they threatened. I thought.Three hours later, I was still in my room pondering what to do and how to avoid them from killing me, as they threatened. when I saw the school's prospectus; I was given the prospectus in order to get familiar with the prefects and other students in the school.Then I saw Class SS2 on the contents of the book, leading to page 6. It was there I saw my classmates and their profile. Then I saw Alex Alabi's profile and his phone number.I was at ease. I didn't know if I should call him or not, after all that happened.I really need his help right now, I'm so s

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CHAPTER ELEVEN

Alex's house was opulent than I imagined."Welcome Sir". The gateman greeted him.Alex waved; well that was rude. How would an old man call him sir and all he did was just to wave? I guess that's how he does."Welcome to my home Rose." He said, smiling."It's lovely" I added.The living room was big and luxurious. I wonder how a young boy lives here with maids only."Make yourself comfortable Rose." He said.OK, thanks." I smiled."Would you rather eat first?" He asked. "Not yet," I replied."Ok, let me show you to the room. He said and I followed him."Here's the room and this is my room". He pointed to a room opposite the room I'll be staying in."In case if you need anything, just knock." He added."Ok thanks," I said.I entered the room, sat on the bed; the room was quite r

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CHAPTER TWELVE

ROSE'S POV.I woke up in a strange room. It took me few minutes to remember what happened yesterday evening and how I ended up here. I have to get ready for school. How do I get my uniforms from the house? I should have thought about this before staying here. I walked into the bathroom and there was a new toothbrush and tooth paste; I think he kept it there. I brushed my teeth, had my bath and wore the clothes I was on yesterday.I needed to see Alex. I left the room, getting to the living room; I saw that it was 4:30 am. I couldn't wake him up, I had to wait till 5:30.This house is very nice. I said to myself.I entered the kitchen and I was marvelled, I also entered some other rooms that were unlocked. I was about going back to sleep when I saw another room; it was unlocked too. This must be his mum's, it's quite obvious that it hasn't been visited for a while. I sat on the bed

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CHAPTER THIRTEEN

8:50am"Do you like it?"" I don't know yet." I replied."Well, taste it!" He said.So he made spaghetti and sauce, not like I was expecting more though. Let's see what the great cook has to offer. "Uhmm, it's nice, very nice."I managed to say." nice? Is that all, don't you like it?" He asked ."Of course I do, It's delicious." I said." Be honest, so I'll correct myself next time." "It's nice, but..." I added." but?" He asked."It's a bit overcooked, but I don't know if that's how you like it. The sauce is very delicious. I like it." I said honestly."Oh... Thanks for being honest". He smiled." you're welcome ". I added.He walked into his room and brought out a photo album." This is a special album, it's made-up of the good t

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CHAPTER FOURTEEN

ROSE'S POV."Good morning ma" Alex said nervously."Good morning, and you are?" Sister Tayo replied."Alex, Alex Alabi; Rose's classmate.""You may have your seat ma." He added."Thanks, could you please give us some privacy." She said to him.Alex glanced at me and said. "Ok ma." He left."Rose! You spent the night here? In this house? With him?" She asked."Yes ma. I replied."Why? She asked."Your husband, threatened me." I managed to say."Threatened you? With what, how? Talk to me Rose". She yelled."He threatened to kill me, Yvonne; they both threatened to kill me, I had to leave the house and this was the only option I had." I said louder than I expected."Can you listen to yourself, why would they want to kill you, what did you do wrong? You're just making t

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CHAPTER FIFTEEN

What a beautiful morning. I said to myself. I left my room and went into the living room, I was shocked to see Sister Tayo at the dining table with a cup of coffee."Good morning Rose." She said without looking back. "Good morning ma.""Start preparing for school." She ordered." OK, ma. Are you OK?" I asked."Yeah, Kola didn't come home yesterday, I guess he already made up his mind." She told me."Oh, I think he doesn't know how to face you and apologize.""I don't need his apology." She said and faced me with a stern look."I'll have to start preparing for school," I said."OK, I'll be dropping you at school then," She said."It's fine. I can go myself, I wouldn't want to stress you.""I insist." She said."Ok, ma."I went into my room to start preparing.&

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CHAPTER SIXTEEN

ALEX'S POV I can't believe I'm with this Maria girl. She's basically too dumb to understand anything, not even a simple a quadratic equation."Are you OK"I'm fine. Are you done with the exercise?" I managed to say." I still don't get it Alex. I'll just go home and study myself."I so much dislike this girl, and to think I wasted an hour to explain to a girl that is very dumb to understand a simple topic."That's a good idea," I said.I started packing my books. " I guess we have to start going," I said."Why? Home? Let's talk, it's been a while, Alex." She said in a lower tone."She seems like a nice girl." She added"Who?" I asked looking confused."Rose, she's nice.""Yeah, she is, she's very nice." I smiled." I want to be her friend anyway." She said.

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CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

ALEX'S POVSlowly and reluctantly, I uncovered my face. I blinked, closed my eyes, and blinked again. Streaks of sunlight penetrated and blinded me, I sat up, dragged my feet off the bed, and rubbed my knuckles onto my eyes. I stretched my arms above my head and yawned. I can't say it's a beautiful morning yet, at least not yet. I said to myself.I checked the time and I realized that I was running late for school. I was confused, how come my alarm didn't wake me. I picked up the table clock and saw that it had stopped, definitely, the alarm won't work.I rushed into the bathroom to get prepared.7:50 amIt took me ten minutes to prepare as usual. I walked into the kitchen to grab breakfast, I ate faster than usual.I was about leaving when I remembered that my dad came home yesterday, I dropped my bag and walked towards his room; I knocked but he wasn't responding. I decided to open th

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CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

ALEX'S POV.I walked through the gate and I saw my Dad's car. Immediately I knew he was home for a reason, He must have been informed about the viral news about mum. I walked into the living and I saw him."Welcome, Dad." I bowed. "Why did you do this? Alex." He asked emotionlessly.I wasn't expecting him home this early, at least not today."Do what?" "It's all over the neighborhood Alex. They all know about your mum." He looked disappointed."They'll eventually know about it anyway, there's no point in keeping an open secret." I tried to defend myself.He grabbed my shirt from my neck and the next I could remember was my back on the floor, my face hurt. He walked towards me and surprised me by bouncing his fist on me, his fist connected with my jaw. I managed to rise up and block some of his attacks, He has never been this

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CHAPTER NINETEEN

ROSE'S POVThe walk home was really short.I walked into the living room and I was surprised to see Sister Tayo still watching TV. Relief brushed through my veins. "Welcome Rose, you'll be making dinner I don't want to miss this scene". She focused on the TV."Ok ma" I walked away."Rose?" She called me."Ma" "I just want to let you know that I've signed the divorce papers." She said focusing on the Tv without facing me."Oh, I'm so sorry ma". I looked pitiful."Go, go make dinner; there's still Yam, right? Just make something let's eat and forget about all that." She waved.I walked into the kitchen. It took me thirty minutes to make the Yam and sauce, I took it to the dining table."It's ready ma". "OK, dear." She stood up immediately like she was expecting me sooner.

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